Hexanes
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 198
| Formula: | C6 |
| CAS: | 110-54-3 |
| Formula Weight: | 0.00 g/mol |
| Density: | 0.659 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | -95 °C |
| Boiling Point: | 69 °C |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
| Signal Word: | Danger! |
| Oral-LD50: | 28710 mg/kg |
| Flash Point: | -26 °C |
| Auto Ignition: | 234 °C |
| Flinn Family: | O3 |
GHS Hazard Statement: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Obtain special instructions before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Avoid release to the environment. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Do NOT induce vomiting.
General Hazard Information: Irritant to body tissues. Mildly toxic by inhalation. Avoid all body contact. Flammable liquid.
Storage: Flinn Family: Organic #3. Store in/on shelf with hydrocarbons, esters, aldehydes, oils. Store flammables in a dedicated cabinet.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.